Clark County Public Health is preparing a variance request that, if approved, would allow the county to move into Phase 2 of the state’s phased reopening plan.
Gov. Jay Inslee announced today new criteria that allow larger counties to apply for variances to move into Phase 2 of his four-phased Safe Start… Read More
Clark County Public Health is urging anyone who develops symptoms of COVID-19 to contact their health care provider about testing as soon as possible. Early testing is critical to slowing the spread of COVID-19 in Clark County.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently expanded the list of symptoms consistent with COVID-19. People with these symptoms or combination of symptoms may have COVID-19 and should call their health care provider to request testing:
Or at least two of… Read More
Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health has downgraded the advisories at Lacamas and Round lakes in Camas from danger to caution. Blooms of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are still present at the lake, but results from recent water samples indicate low levels of toxins in the water.
As long as algae are present, toxin levels could increase as conditions at the lake change. Public Health is advising people to avoid direct contact with water in areas with floating blue-green-colored scum. The toxins produced by blue-green algae can be harmful to people and… Read More
With the recent opening of outdoor recreation by Gov. Inslee and warm weather on the horizon, Clark County residents may soon be heading to local waterways for the first swim of the season. But area lakes and rivers are still cold, and water may be moving quickly.
Public Health encourages everyone to follow a few simple strategies to stay safe while enjoying the water now and throughout the summer.
Know the water conditions
Clark County Public Health has closed Lacamas Lake and Round Lake in Camas after test results revealed elevated levels of cyanotoxins in the water.
Results from water samples taken from Lacamas Lake and Round Lake on Monday revealed cyanotoxins above the threshold levels recommended by the Washington Department of Health. Danger signs are being posted at public access points to the lake. Public Health is advising against all recreating in the lake, including swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing and water skiing.
Blooms of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green… Read More
Clark County residents may have concerns about visiting hospital emergency departments during the COVID-19 pandemic, but health officials are urging people to seek emergency care when necessary.
Clark County Public Health, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center and Vancouver Clinic are reminding people that local emergency departments are taking precautions to safely see patients and remain fully operational to treat patients with non-COVID-19 emergencies.
Emergency departments at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center and Legacy Salmon Creek… Read More
Clark County transfer stations are seeing an influx of people dropping off garbage and yard debris – a result of nice weather and more time at home due to Gov. Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order. The increase is creating potentially unsafe conditions for customers and staff, and leads to longer wait times as staff try to enforce social distancing guidelines. The guidelines call for people to stay at least 6 feet from others to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
“We are seeing double and triple the number of visits to transfer stations compared to this time last year,” said… Read More
Clark County Public Health has issued advisories for Lacamas Lake and Round Lake in Camas due to a bloom of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae. Public Health is advising people to avoid direct contact with all water in both lakes.
Public Health collected water samples from each lake; results are expected next week. Warning signs will be posted at entry points of the lakes today. The warning advisory will be re-evaluated once water sample results return. The lakes will remain under advisory as long as blooms are present, but the advisory may be downgraded if the results… Read More
Another 28 people have tested positive for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Clark County, and a fifth person has died. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Clark County is now 48.
A fifth Clark County resident – a man in his 80s – has died from COVID-19. He was previously hospitalized and had no known contact with a confirmed case.
Public Health is still gathering information about the 28 new cases and has only limited details to share. Here are the age ranges of the new cases:
